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14 Cards in this Set
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Apollo (Apollo)
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Greek God of Light, Truth, Healing, Archery and Music.
Symbolized by: Crow, Dolphin, Laurel Tree, and the Lyre. Handsome, talented, charming. Most loved of all the gods. |
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Hera (Juno)
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Queen of the Gods.
Symbolized by the: Peacock and the cow. Protector of marriage; jealous. |
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Zeus (Jupiter)
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King of the Gods
Symbolized by: The Eagle, The Shield, the Thunderbolt, and the Oak Tree. Ruled Mount Olympus, the weather, and the skies. |
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Aphrodite (Venus)
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Goddess of Love
Symbolized by: Dove, Sparrow, Swan, Myrtle Tree. |
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Hades (Pluto)
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God of the Dead and the Underworld and of Greed and of Wealth
Symbolized by the Helmet, Jewels, and Metals. |
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Poseidon (Neptune)
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God of the Sea and Sea Travel
Symbolized by: Trident, horse, and the bull. Gave horse to the man. |
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Demeter (Ceres)
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Goddess of the Harvest and Growth.
Symbolized by: Grain. Mother of Persephone, who guides the seasons. |
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Hestia (Vesta)
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Goddess of the Hearth
Symbolized by: Fire Protector of home and family. |
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Ares (Mars)
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God of War and Violence
Symbolized by: Vulture, and the Dog. Unliked by all. |
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Hephaestus (Vulcan)
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God of the Forge
Symbolized by: Fire, Blacksmith Hammer. Born with deformed foot. Maker of armor and weapons. |
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Athena (Minerva)
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Goddess of wisdom, war, arts and crafts.
Symbolized by: Owl, and the olive branch. Sprang from Zeus's head, with no mother. Protector of Athens. Created olive tree, ship, plow. Taught cooking, sewing and weaving. |
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Artemis (Diana)
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Goddess of the Hunt and the Moon.
Symbolized by: Stag, moon, cypress tree. Twin to Apollo. Protector of children and young animals. |
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Hermes (Mercury)
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God of Sleep and Dreams
Symbolized by: Winged helmet, sandals, and the wand from Apollo. Messenger of Zeus. Protector of travelers. Led the dead to the Underworld. |
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Dionysus (Bacchus)
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God of Wine and Fertility
Symbolized by: Grapes, wine, and theater masks. Born to a mortal. Worshiped with drama festivals. |
